The Lone Wolf Returns (1935): Cast & Plot
The Lone Wolf Returns is a 1935 mystery film directed by Roy William Neill, starring Melvyn Douglas as Michael Lanyard, Nana Bryant and Gail Patrick. It runs 1 hour 8 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 8m (68 min)
- Director
- Roy William Neill
- Genre
- Mystery
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Columbia Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Lone Wolf Returns About?
The premise of The Lone Wolf Returns without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Michael Lanyard, known as the Lone Wolf, has hung up his jewel‑thieving career—but the allure of an emerald pendant owned by the enchanting socialite Marcia Stewart pulls him back into the game. Falling for Marcia, he plans only to return the pendant, yet a rival gang forces him into a high‑stakes heist, leaving him torn between his old habits and a chance at love.
The Lone Wolf Returns Themes & Keywords
· 25 tags- penthouse
- the lone wolf character
- valet
- lie
- dumb cop
- impersonation
- reference to julius caesar
- old lover
- jealousy
- false accusation
- police investigation
- portrait
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- frame up
- nightclub
- gambling
- fireplace
- secret place
- telephone
- kiss
- statue
- sexual innuendo
- criminal solicitation
- jewel thief
- flower
- cigarette smoking
The Lone Wolf Returns Cast & Characters
Melvyn Douglas leads the cast as Michael Lanyard, with Nana Bryant as Aunt Julie Stewart and Gail Patrick as Marcia Stewart. Directed by Roy William Neill; 11 actors are credited in all.
- Director Roy William Neill
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Melvyn Douglas as Michael Lanyard - Nana Bryant as Aunt Julie Stewart
- Gail Patrick as Marcia Stewart
- Robert Middlemass as Chief of Detectives McGowan
Also Starring in The Lone Wolf Returns
· 7 more- Robert Emmett O'Connor Detective Benson
- Thurston Hall Inspector Crane
- Henry Mollison 'Mal' Mallison
- Tala Birell Liane Mallison
- Douglass Dumbrille Morphew
- Raymond Walburn Jenkins
- Wyrley Birch Mr. Cole
More from Roy William Neill
More films directed by Roy William Neill: Black Angel, Dressed to Kill, Terror by Night and Pursuit to Algiers.
The Lone Wolf Returns Plot Summary
What happens in The Lone Wolf Returns from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
New York City wakes to a tense morning as Chief of Detectives McGowan [Robert Middlemass] receives a tip that the notorious international jewel thief known as the Lone Wolf is targeting the Bancroft pearls that very night. He assigns Detective Benson [Robert Emmet O’Connor] to the case, even though nobody knows who the Lone Wolf is; only former Inspector Crane [Thurston Hall] has had a clue about the elusive thief. The Lone Wolf, Melvyn Douglas as Michael Lanyard, has no trouble lifting the necklace, but his nerves flare when he spots policemen closing in on the mansion and he slips away by disguising himself in a butler’s robe and glasses.
Full summary
The whole story of The Lone Wolf Returns, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know The Lone Wolf Returns?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Which actor portrays Michael Lanyard, the Lone Wolf?
The Lone Wolf Returns Also Known As
Also known as “A Volta do Lobo Solitário”.
- Also known as
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- A Volta do Lobo Solitário
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Movies Like The Lone Wolf Returns
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Lone Wolf in Paris, The Lone Wolf in London and The Notorious Lone Wolf.
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The Lone Wolf in Paris 1938 -
The Lone Wolf in London 1947 -
The Notorious Lone Wolf 1946 -
The Lone Wolf Strikes 1940 -
The Lone Wolf Takes a Chance 1941 -
The Lone Wolf Keeps a Date 1940 -
Secrets of the Lone Wolf 1941 -
The Lone Wolf and His Lady 1949 -
The Lone Wolf Meets a Lady 1940 -
One Dangerous Night 1943 -
Arsène Lupin Returns 1938 -
The Falcon Takes Over 1942
The Lone Wolf Returns FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Lone Wolf Returns, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Lone Wolf Returns?
The Lone Wolf Returns runs 1 hour 8 minutes (68 minutes).
When was The Lone Wolf Returns released?
The Lone Wolf Returns was released on December 31, 1935.
Who directed The Lone Wolf Returns?
The Lone Wolf Returns was directed by Roy William Neill.
More films by Roy William Neill Who is in the cast of The Lone Wolf Returns?
The Lone Wolf Returns stars Melvyn Douglas as Michael Lanyard, Nana Bryant as Aunt Julie Stewart and Gail Patrick as Marcia Stewart, among 11 credited actors.
Does The Lone Wolf Returns have a post-credit scene?
No. The Lone Wolf Returns has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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